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• Fabrique familiale La Cabane La Cabane est un organisme de bienfaisance offrant un espace communautaire intergénérationnel où les familles apprennent en co-créant et en apprenant les unes des autres, ancrées dans les piliers d’action de bien-être, créativité et action citoyenne. La Cabane is a charitable organization that provides an intergenerational community space where families learn by co-creating and learning from one another, grounded in the pillars of well-being, creativity, and active citizenship.

Professionals in the helping professions wanted – Urban Forest Therapy Camp

Offer number: 01394

• Fabrique familiale La Cabane La Cabane est un organisme de bienfaisance offrant un espace communautaire intergénérationnel où les familles apprennent en co-créant et en apprenant les unes des autres, ancrées dans les piliers d’action de bien-être, créativité et action citoyenne. La Cabane is a charitable organization that provides an intergenerational community space where families learn by co-creating and learning from one another, grounded in the pillars of well-being, creativity, and active citizenship.

Activity sector(s)

• Social and Solidarity Economy
• Families
• Youth
• Physical and Mental Health

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Type(s) of activity Personal assistance and moral support Activity facilitation

District Ahuntsic-Cartierville

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Experience an immersive nature therapy program at Boisé-de-Saint-Sulpice Park. 

The La Forêt des Héros et Héroïnes therapeutic camp, a unique therapeutic program set in a natural environment, is seeking volunteers with a background in the helping professions (social work, psychology, psychoeducation, occupational therapy, or related fields) to join its team this summer.

The general objectives of the therapeutic camp are:

• To support each child’s emotional, psychological, and relational development;
• To enable children to actively experiment with concrete strategies in a safe environment;
• To reactivate the resources of the child and their environment;
• To provide a positive and inclusive socialization experience.

The therapeutic camp is designed according to a principle of reverse inclusion: it is tailored to the specific needs of neurodivergent children or those facing mental health challenges, while remaining open to everyone. Neurodiversity and differences are recognized and celebrated here, and the environment is adapted to provide a caring and safe setting.

This is an exceptional opportunity to get involved in an innovative setting, while being supported and supervised by Véronique, psychologist and founder of S'élever en famille, and Max, a student in psychoeducation.

Your Responsibilities

Working directly with the two camp counselors, you will actively contribute to the group dynamic:

• Facilitation and Support: Assist the group with activities or provide one-on-one support to certain children as needed;

• Supervision: Ensure the group’s safety and cohesion when the counselor needs to handle unexpected situations;

• Collaboration: Be part of a shared experience where kindness and support are at the heart of every day.

Commitment and Dates

To ensure a stable connection with the children, we ask for a commitment of 4 consecutive days (Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

• Week of July 13

• Week of July 27

You can volunteer for one of the two weeks or for both.

Training

Training provided: A 4-hour training session led by our team is included to prepare you for the camp’s specific approach and equip you with the necessary tools.

Ideal Candidate

• Students (bachelor’s or master’s degree) or professionals in the helping professions (psychology, social work, education, TES, occupational therapy, etc.);

• Strong listening skills, empathy, and adaptability;

• An inclusive approach centered on the child’s needs;

• Interest in the following intervention approaches: nature therapy (eco-psychology), play therapy, solution-focused therapy, and narrative approaches;

• Ability to work in a forest setting all day long, rain or shine;

• A volunteer certificate can be issued at the end of your participation.

Join us for an extraordinary personal and professional adventure. Contribute to children’s well-being while enriching your own clinical practice.

Submit your application today!

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Spoken Language(s) French Bilingual FR-EN

Specific Needs One-time or short-term commitment (2 months or less)

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual

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Availability(s) sought by the organization

	Before noon Afternoon Evening
Monday	Morning Afternoon
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Wednesday	Morning Afternoon
Thursday	Morning Afternoon
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